AshenSugar
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Processor | Athlon64 3500+(2.2gz)@2.94gz(3.03gz) |
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Motherboard | Biostar Tforce550 (RMA) (m2n-sli delux) |
Cooling | PIB cooler |
Memory | 2gb ocz 533 +1gb samsung 533 4-4-4-12 |
Video Card(s) | x1900xtx 512mb+zalman vf900 cooler(kicks stock coolers arse) |
Storage | 80gb,200gb,250gb,160gb |
Display(s) | 20.1 in dell 2001fp + KDS visual sensations 19" |
Case | Codegen briza seirse |
Audio Device(s) | ADI SoundMax HD audio onboard,using Ket's driver pack |
Power Supply | FSP 400watt SAGA seirse w/noise killer |
Software | Windows 2003 ent server as workstation(kills xp in perf and stab) |
yes people can make misstakes installing devices, i used mixed as5 and some goop i have that NEVER DRYS OUT(so that i dont gotta reapply it regularly) and also i dont use motherboard fan headers OR the fan controler, dirrect from psu power is best, fully overclocked the cards mased out so far at 68c with the case side on, but the case side fan dissabled(didnt have it connected because it was for testing only not leaving the side on)
a good tip for anybody with one of these cards specly from cheaper makers.
seen a few x800's like that, sucks but happens, mostly with cheaper makers who cut corners to keep the cost down, so they use shims that are to thick, mine was no worrie, the core was a bit higher then the shim and gives perfect conntact!!!
seems after looking around that alot of people are finding x19*0 cards that need the shim removed for use with 3rd party cooolers........great, mostly are lower end brands it seems but a few bba cards
a good tip for anybody with one of these cards specly from cheaper makers.
uwackme said:I must repeat.
Check the SHIM vs CORE height. My XT has the core just above SHIM height, but my brothers XT has the CORE just even.
If any of you have a core BELOW the SHIM height, it will cause issues with the Zalman or Accelero, as they are FLAT and dont have the nump-out that the stock cooler has over the core. So bad heatsink/core contact can result.
Always check with a straight edge to make sure, if the core is too low, you will have to pop the shim off to let the sink work 100%
seen a few x800's like that, sucks but happens, mostly with cheaper makers who cut corners to keep the cost down, so they use shims that are to thick, mine was no worrie, the core was a bit higher then the shim and gives perfect conntact!!!
seems after looking around that alot of people are finding x19*0 cards that need the shim removed for use with 3rd party cooolers........great, mostly are lower end brands it seems but a few bba cards